Install ArkenOS

ArkenOS is a desktop app. Your agents work on your own computer, next to your files, so install it on the machine where your code, data and runs live.

macOSApple Silicon · .dmgDownload

Windowsx64 · .exeDownload

OmarchyLinux x64 · .AppImageDownload

Which build to pick#

Not sure which Mac you have? Open the Apple menu → About This Mac and look at Chip. An Apple M-series chip means the Mac build is the right one.

Install#

1. 1

   Download the build for your computer#

   Use the buttons above. Each one downloads the latest release for that platform.

2. 2

   Install it#

   • Mac: open the .dmg and drag ArkenOS into Applications.
   • Windows: run the .exe and follow the installer.
   • Linux: make the AppImage executable and run it (below).
3. 3

   Open ArkenOS and sign in#

   The first launch opens the sign-in screen. Next: sign in or create an account.

Linux#

Make the AppImage executable once, then run it:

chmod +x arkenOS-*.AppImage
./arkenOS-*.AppImage

Stay up to date#

ArkenOS checks for new versions while it runs. When one is ready:

• The version number at the bottom of the sidebar turns into an Update button. Click it to download, then click Restart to update.
• A card in the bottom-right corner says Update available and shows the version you have and the one that's ready.

Optional updates can wait until a good moment: dismiss the card and update later. An Update required card stays until you install it. App updates covers each system and what happens to running agents.

• Update between runs. Restarting stops whatever agents are doing. Let a long run finish, or pause it, before you click Restart to update.
• Install on the machine that does the work. Agents run where the app runs. If your GPU box is a different computer from your laptop, install ArkenOS there.
• Keep it awake for long runs. Turn on Keep awake while agents are working in Settings → General so the computer stays awake mid-run. The display can still turn off.